Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency | $16 - $20/hr, based on experience

Florida Veterinary Referral Center | Estero, FL

Full-Time | Day, Swing, and Weekend opportunities available
 

Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC) in Estero, FL is hiring Veterinary Assistants to join our Emergency team. This is an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant who wants to build hands-on clinical skills, gain experience in emergency and specialty medicine, and grow within a supportive veterinary hospital.

Our Veterinary Assistants work closely with Veterinary Technicians and the medical team to provide patient care, maintain a clean and organized hospital, assist with procedures, and support clients and their pets throughout their visit.

Compensation

• $16 - $20/hr starting, based on experience
• Additional differential pay available for overnight and weekend shifts

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• 100% hospital-paid Penn Foster scholarship opportunities
• And more! 

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Day, Swing, and Weekend opportunities available based on hospital needs
• Specific days of the week will vary based on position and hospital needs

Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Assistant on the Emergency team, you will support patient care, hospital operations, and the Veterinary Technician team in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment.

• Set up, stock, and maintain clean, sanitary, orderly, and odor-free kennels and hospital areas, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, laundry, windows, trash removal, and bathrooms, and assist with cleaning and setting up surgical suites
• Feed and bathe patients, safely restrain patients, and assist Veterinary Technicians with treatments, procedures, TPRs, administering medications, radiographs, ultrasounds, other diagnostic procedures, and general patient care with appropriate supervision
• Assist clients with their pets when entering or leaving the hospital, including helping transport pets to client vehicles when needed, provide courteous and compassionate assistance to clients and their pets
• Develop knowledge of hospital policies, medication calculations, medication terminology, and common abbreviations, participate in training and skill development through FVRC Level Skill with support from the Nurse Supervisor and Veterinary Technician team, cross-train in front office and Client Care responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred, with a basic knowledge of veterinary medicine, including patient restraint, diagnostic imaging, surgical equipment, laboratory equipment, and laboratory procedures
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, compassionate approach to patients, clients, and fellow team members
• Ability to work effectively with clients and veterinary team members
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, ability to learn new clinical skills, hospital procedures, and veterinary terminology
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, consistently walk, bend, stand, and reach during a minimum 8-hour workday
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

About the Hospital

Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC) is a state-of-the-art 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Estero, FL. Our team is committed to providing outstanding patient care through experienced doctors, skilled Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and a collaborative support team.

FVRC offers competitive compensation, differential pay for overnight and weekend shifts, and a hospital-wide focus on training and professional development. Team members may have opportunities to pursue 100% hospital-paid Penn Foster scholarships as they continue developing their veterinary skills and careers.

As FVRC continues to grow, we are expanding both the size and skill of our technical team. Veterinary Assistants are valued members of the hospital and are encouraged to learn, develop their skills, and contribute to high-quality emergency and specialty patient care.

Surrounding Areas

Florida Veterinary Referral Center proudly serves Estero and surrounding Southwest Florida communities, including Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and surrounding areas. Estero offers convenient access to Southwest Florida beaches, outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, and year-round warm weather while providing easy access to the larger Fort Myers and Naples communities. Southwest Florida offers a coastal lifestyle with access to beaches, boating, fishing, outdoor recreation, and a variety of communities throughout the Fort Myers–Naples area. Estero provides convenient access to both Fort Myers and Naples while offering opportunities to build a veterinary career.

If you're looking to advance your career while working alongside an exceptional Veterinary team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help make a difference for pets and the families who love them!

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.